John D Roberts, MD
Professor of Internal Medicine; Medical Director, YNHH Adult Sickle Cell Program ; Executive Chair, Yale IRBs
Departments & Organizations
Medical Oncology: Subset Medical Oncology Faculty
Yale Cancer Center: Developmental Therapeutics | Hematology Program | Phase I Program | Prostate & Urologic Cancers Program
Biography
Dr Roberts has directed adult sickle cell programs at two large academic medical centers. He was a co-investigator in the landmark Pain in Sickle Cell Epidemiology Study that demonstrated that chronic pain is common in adults with sickle cell disease. This promoted changes in the management of sickle cell pain throughout the nation. His current research focuses upon improving delivery of care to people with sickle cell disease. Previously, Dr Roberts worked as a cancer clinical investigator. In 2012 he received the Principal Investigator of the Year (Harry Hines Award) from the Community Clinical Oncology Program of the National Cancer Institute. Dr Roberts also has been an IRB member or Chair for two decades.
Education & Training
| MD | University of Pennsylvania (1976) |
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| AB | Harvard University, Social Studies (1972) |
| Fellow | University of Vermont |
| Resident | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Board Certification | AB of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (1980) |
| Board Certification | AB of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology (1985) |
| Board Certification | AB of Internal Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine (2012) |
Honors & Recognition
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2012 Harry Hines Award (CCOP Principal Investigator of the Year)National Cancer Institute (2012)
Professional Service
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Yale (2017 - Present) Executive Chair, Yale IRBs
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National Cancer Institute (2008 - 2012) Clinical Oncology Study Section
